{"product_id":"lumbee-gents-mens-citizen-black-dial-watch-bi5050-54e","title":"Lumbee Gents\/Mens Citizen Black Dial Watch BI5050-54E","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitizen Men's Quartz stainless steel case and bracelet with black and silver dial and black bezel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver and Black Embossed Dial with key dates in Lumbee History, 1865,1887,1956, and 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1865\u003c\/strong\u003e marked the beginning of a legend. Henry Berry Lowery began his war against the injustices being dealt to the Lumbee people. Lowery’s father Allen and brother William were killed execution-style on March 4th, 1865.  To this day it is still a mystery concerning the disappearance of Henry Berry however, his legend lives on forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn March 7th, 1887\u003c\/strong\u003e the Croatan Normal School was established with only 15 students. Today it is known as the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with an enrollment of over 6,000 and growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn June 7th,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1956\u003c\/strong\u003e Congress recognized the Lumbee Indians as a tribe but \"nothing in this Act shall make such Indians eligible for any services performed by the United States for Indians...\" As of today, the Lumbees are still fighting for full federal recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn January 18th, 1958\u003c\/strong\u003e the Lumbee Indians received national media attention for defeating the Klu Klux Klan in Maxton, North Carolina. This is also known as the “Battle of Maxton Field, at Hayes Pond.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two feathers represent the red-tailed hawk a bird that thrives on being free, free as the Lumbee people. This bird symbolizes the achievement of the Lumbee people through the years. The feather is also worn in today's traditional regalia among the Lumbee people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur footsteps follow our ancestors back thousands of years ago where projectile points, known as arrowheads (featured in the center), can be found in many communities in Robeson County and southeastern North Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circular shape represents the Lumbee river, it surrounds us and brings us life. It is an integral part of the Lumbee people. Also, the circular top represents unity among the Lumbee people. Join us in Keeping Our Heritage Alive!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless Band and Stainless Back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Resist Level 100 Metres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e42mm Dial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFold Over Clasp with Push Buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Citizen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39285446541427,"sku":"WATCIT02082C","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/7446\/0787\/products\/dziukeefnwfkgxeyhtia.jpg?v=1627130529","url":"https:\/\/lumbeejewelry.com\/products\/lumbee-gents-mens-citizen-black-dial-watch-bi5050-54e","provider":"Lumbee Jewelry — Cyna's Native American Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}